Matthew Coates
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Visiting Professor in Philosophy (PPEL), Bowling Green State University, Ohio | Birdwatcher | Burnley supporter, Up the Clarets!
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Matthew Coates
@coatesmatthew.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Does it Harm Science to Suppress Dissenting Evidence? | Philosophy of Science | Cambridge Core
Does it Harm Science to Suppress Dissenting Evidence?
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If anyone is interested in reading the work I presented at both PPE and #PSA24 conferences they can be found below. Firstly, my work on modeling Hiding Dissent that I presented at the PPE society has now just been published online in Philosophy of Science!
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I would never do the "Here comes the airplane" bit to feed my child. Embarrassing for us both. I would calmly explain the importance of adequate nutrition and they will yield to unimpeachable logic
December 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I would never do the "Here comes the airplane" bit to feed my child. Embarrassing for us both. I would calmly explain the importance of adequate nutrition and they will yield to unimpeachable logic
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Who will stop the Piano Man's reign of terror?!
December 31, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Who will stop the Piano Man's reign of terror?!
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To MBE, to you.
(sorry, sorry, I'm trying to delete it).
(sorry, sorry, I'm trying to delete it).
December 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
To MBE, to you.
(sorry, sorry, I'm trying to delete it).
(sorry, sorry, I'm trying to delete it).
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I always tell students if you ask a good question the article will write itself
December 30, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I always tell students if you ask a good question the article will write itself
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Gosh, you can see why Premier League football managers get paid the big bucks
December 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Gosh, you can see why Premier League football managers get paid the big bucks
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Wisdom from the old man
December 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Wisdom from the old man
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👇 This sums up underlying problem with actually existing Brexit. The ways you actually maximise the benefits of Brexit run against the electoral coalition for Brexit, are not popular enough with Remainers, just end up with 'you're divorced, but you refuse to join Tinder or move out of your home'.
The Telegraph pushing liberal brexiteers and then hating every possible implementation of a liberal Brexit has been amusing over the years
December 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
👇 This sums up underlying problem with actually existing Brexit. The ways you actually maximise the benefits of Brexit run against the electoral coalition for Brexit, are not popular enough with Remainers, just end up with 'you're divorced, but you refuse to join Tinder or move out of your home'.
It’s an hour after the local bookshop opened for the first time after Christmas and I have already overheard somebody returning a copy as the person they gave it to received multiple
Merry Christmas to everyone but especially every dad and granddad in Britain who is unwrapping four copies each of Jonn Elledge’s borders book.
December 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
It’s an hour after the local bookshop opened for the first time after Christmas and I have already overheard somebody returning a copy as the person they gave it to received multiple
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The juxtaposition between the headline and the photo in the mobile article is off the charts.
“Yes I am! For treason and murder. :)”
“Yes I am! For treason and murder. :)”
December 27, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The juxtaposition between the headline and the photo in the mobile article is off the charts.
“Yes I am! For treason and murder. :)”
“Yes I am! For treason and murder. :)”
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talking of Necromunda, I do love it when they're like 'BEHOLD, the latest recruits for your gang, who will you choose? Alexastabus Constantinpolis the Tenchnarchimatrix of Kaladorianis, an immortal eldritch prince beyond all knowing or this filthy pig man with his bucket of space slop?'
December 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
talking of Necromunda, I do love it when they're like 'BEHOLD, the latest recruits for your gang, who will you choose? Alexastabus Constantinpolis the Tenchnarchimatrix of Kaladorianis, an immortal eldritch prince beyond all knowing or this filthy pig man with his bucket of space slop?'
This book I received for Christmas has the best cover and title I’ve ever seen
December 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This book I received for Christmas has the best cover and title I’ve ever seen
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You can tell that LotR was written by an academic because Gandalf disappears for like 20 years doing research to answer a single question.
December 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
You can tell that LotR was written by an academic because Gandalf disappears for like 20 years doing research to answer a single question.
My coolest wildlife experience this year was seeing a whale for the first time (Gray Whale)
December 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
My coolest wildlife experience this year was seeing a whale for the first time (Gray Whale)
I know this is actually just a puff piece advertisement by the Betting Industry, but jesus christ this would be a damning indictment of modern Britain rather than a feel good story if it was true anyway
And they say satire's dead. 😂
"Far from the outdated stereotypes, today’s bookmakers are lively community hubs. During the festive season especially, betting shops take on a special atmosphere filled with excitement, companionship and familiar routine that many people look forward to each year."
"Far from the outdated stereotypes, today’s bookmakers are lively community hubs. During the festive season especially, betting shops take on a special atmosphere filled with excitement, companionship and familiar routine that many people look forward to each year."
Betting shops are keeping community spirit alive this Christmas
Walk into a betting shop this Christmas and you will find something Britain is in danger of losing. Laughter, conversation, familiar faces and a re...
www.politicshome.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I know this is actually just a puff piece advertisement by the Betting Industry, but jesus christ this would be a damning indictment of modern Britain rather than a feel good story if it was true anyway
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And Tiny Tim, who did not die. Yet did not live. Trapped forever in his tiny body, never growing older, cursed to survive only on the blood of the living, never to see sunlight again
December 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
And Tiny Tim, who did not die. Yet did not live. Trapped forever in his tiny body, never growing older, cursed to survive only on the blood of the living, never to see sunlight again
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"And Tiny Tim, who did not die" = heartwarming, Christmassy.
"And Tiny Tim, who would not die" = sinister, alarming.
"And Tiny Tim, who would not die" = sinister, alarming.
December 18, 2023 at 10:16 AM
"And Tiny Tim, who did not die" = heartwarming, Christmassy.
"And Tiny Tim, who would not die" = sinister, alarming.
"And Tiny Tim, who would not die" = sinister, alarming.
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And to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, and will return in Avengers: Doomsday
December 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
And to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, and will return in Avengers: Doomsday
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British voters when it comes to funding public services:
December 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
British voters when it comes to funding public services:
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Alexander Pope decried the cruelty of cooking lobsters alive in 1713. 313 years later the practice will finally be banned. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Boiling lobsters alive to be banned in UK animal cruelty crackdown
Move is part of a long-awaited Labour strategy including outlawing hen cages and ending puppy farming
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Alexander Pope decried the cruelty of cooking lobsters alive in 1713. 313 years later the practice will finally be banned. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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If he can't get off on a "personal use" excuse then I don't know what Europe's coming to.
December 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
If he can't get off on a "personal use" excuse then I don't know what Europe's coming to.
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Spooner's career as a continuity announcer was short-lived
December 22, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Spooner's career as a continuity announcer was short-lived
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I think the fact that genAI will have ruined all our lives within the decade has made some people on here lose sight of the fact that if used sensibly it can sometimes be useful
December 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I think the fact that genAI will have ruined all our lives within the decade has made some people on here lose sight of the fact that if used sensibly it can sometimes be useful
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I saw a Fox chasing squirrels in St James’ Park. I don’t think I’ve seen a fox out during the day in London before
December 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I saw a Fox chasing squirrels in St James’ Park. I don’t think I’ve seen a fox out during the day in London before
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Rare footage of St Paul’s Cathedral testing its giant flamethrower
December 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Rare footage of St Paul’s Cathedral testing its giant flamethrower